Free Virtual Seminar On June 5: Evidence-Based Guidance for How Schools Can Respond to A National Mental Health Crisis in the Wake of COVID-19

Supreme Court Denies To Hear Two Special Education Cases

Supreme Court Update May 26, 2020 The first case was McMillen v. New Caney Independent School District, (5th Cir. 2019), had similarities to the Fry case from three years ago. In McMillan the 5th Circuit ruled the exhaustion provision, which requires a parent to seek relief in a due process […]

Extended School Year (ESY) and Covid-19

Given the current situation with just about all schools across the nation shut down, along with expectations of social distancing, what should we reasonably expect out of extended school year (ESY) programming for students eligible for special education and related services? This post will seek to remind readers of the […]

Resources on Virtual IEP Team Meetings

In these unusual times, holding IEP meetings can be quite a challenge.  The IDEA does allow a student’s IEP meeting to be held through alternative means, such virtual meetings (e.g., Zoom, Go-To-Meeting, Microsoft Team) if parents and school personnel agree to this (IDEA Regulations, 34 C.F.R.§ 300.328). The following National […]